Tag: Japan

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding receives orders for Japan’s first methanol-fueled RORO cargo ships

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding receives orders for Japan’s first methanol-fueled RORO cargo ships

June 21, 2024 |

In Japan, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received orders from Toyofuji Shipping and Fukuju Shipping for Japan’s first methanol-fueled roll-on/roll-off (RORO) cargo ships.  The two ships will be built at the Enoura Plant of MHI’s Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture, with scheduled completion and delivery by […]

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ENEOS and Mitsubishi to study social implementation of hydrogen and decarbonized fuels

ENEOS and Mitsubishi to study social implementation of hydrogen and decarbonized fuels

June 19, 2024 |

In Japan, ENEOS Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to perform a joint study on the social implementation of hydrogen and decarbonized fuels, which expands the ongoing joint feasibility study in the area of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). ENEOS currently operates hydrogen stations for fuel cell vehicles (FCV) […]

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Hive Hydrogen seeks to attract Japanese investors

Hive Hydrogen seeks to attract Japanese investors

June 14, 2024 |

In Japan, the Japan Times reported that Hive Hydrogen South Africa is seeking to attract some of Japan’s biggest companies to invest in a $5.9 billion green ammonia project. Senior officials from units of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Itochu, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsui OSK Lines will visit the site of the proposed plant in […]

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Resonac Corporation, Neste and Marubeni join up to produce renewable chemicals

Resonac Corporation, Neste and Marubeni join up to produce renewable chemicals

June 6, 2024 |

In Japan, Resonac Corporation, Neste and Marubeni Corporation have entered into a cooperative agreement to enable the production of renewable olefins and derivatives. The cooperation involves Neste RE™, a Neste-produced renewable raw material, being used to manufacture products at leading Japanese chemical company Resonac’s Oita Complex in Japan. Marubeni, a major Japanese general trading and […]

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Japanese researchers find persimmon tannin helps certain yeast grow 8.9X better in ethanol

Japanese researchers find persimmon tannin helps certain yeast grow 8.9X better in ethanol

June 5, 2024 |

In Japan, a study by Osaka Metropolitan University found that persimmon tannin helps the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae grow 8.9 times better in ethanol, attributing this to the antioxidative properties of the tannin which reduce stress but do not protect cell membranes. The researchers explored persimmon tannin because it is known for its antioxidative properties. “In […]

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and NGK Insulators to advance clean fuel production

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and NGK Insulators to advance clean fuel production

May 28, 2024 |

In Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and NGK Insulators Ltd. will collaborate to develop membrane dehydration systems for Bioethanol and e-Methanol production. Bioethanol, an alternative to gasoline and a key component in Sustainable Aviation Fuel and e-Methanol, a promising next-generation marine fuel, stand to benefit from this technology. MHI will utilize its expertise in […]

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Subaru, Toyota and Mazda commit to new engines for EVs and various carbon-neutral fuels

Subaru, Toyota and Mazda commit to new engines for EVs and various carbon-neutral fuels

May 28, 2024 |

In Japan, Subaru Corporation (Subaru), Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) have each committed to developing new engines tailored to electrification and the pursuit of carbon neutrality. With these engines, each of the three companies will aim to optimize integration with motors, batteries, and other electric drive units. While transforming vehicle packaging […]

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erex signs MOU with Vietnamese province for biomass power projects

erex signs MOU with Vietnamese province for biomass power projects

May 28, 2024 |

In Japan, erex Co., Ltd. has signed an MOU with Lào Cai Province, Vietnam, regarding the development consideration of newly-built biomass power generation projects and cooperative relationship in the Tang Loong Industrial Area in Bao Thang District. An exchange ceremony regarding this MOU was held between the Company and Lào Cai Province at the Vietnam […]

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and NGK to develop membrane dehydration systems for bioethanol and e-methanol

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and NGK to develop membrane dehydration systems for bioethanol and e-methanol

May 26, 2024 |

In Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and NGK INSULATOR (NGK) said they will jointly develop two membrane dehydration systems to realize of low cost and to optimize efficiency of manufacturing processes for bioethanol and e-methanol to meet expected demand growth for clean fuels and raw materials. In this project, MHI and NGK will begin developing […]

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INPEX and JEPA to joingly study feasibility of separating and capturing CO2

INPEX and JEPA to joingly study feasibility of separating and capturing CO2

May 22, 2024 |

In Japan, INPEX Corp. and JERA Co. Inc. agreed to carry out a preliminary joint study concerning the feasibility of separating and capturing CO2 emitted by JERA in Japan and transporting it to Australia for storage. Under the agreement, the companies will jointly examine project feasibility across the entire value chain, from the separation and […]

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